Written Expression 1

For a while it seemed that even a ______ of fire fighters could not ______ control of the blaze.

battalion; seize

There seemed to be ______ in the group to move forward on ______ the proposed changes.

consensus; implementing

The next group training session _____ begin until next month, and this time _____ planning to carpool to the location.

doesn't; we're

Neither one of them _____ a map, so it was easy for them to _____ their way.

had; lose

The Personnel Analyst is sending the eligible list to the Civil Service Commission. If the sentence is changed to indicate an incident in the past, "IS SENDING" would be changed to:

has sent

She was very ______ that someone be appointed to act as ______ between the agency and the university.

insistent; liaison

_____ going to approve the project when they _____ obtain the funding.

they're; can

If she takes one more sick day, she will have used up her time for the rest of the year. If "takes" is changed to "had taken," then "WILL HAVE USED" would be changed to:

would have used

Common sense sentences

I will be in meetings for the remainder of the day, so please return my call regarding the new hire before noon.

Common sense sentences

Mrs. Shipley has asked that the records be sent by regular mail and not by e-mail attachment.

Common sense sentences

When writing for business, it is standard practice to capitalize all nouns in the salutation.